Dzhabrailov Secures Knockout Win at ONE Fight Night 42, Sam-A Delivers Thrilling Performance

In a stunning turn of events, Turkish MMA sensation Dzhabir Dzhabrailov overcame adversity to knock out American powerhouse Chase Mann in the first round, while Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao landed a breathtaking walk-off head-kick knockout of Elmehdi El Jamari in the co-main event at ONE Fight Night 42. Dzhabrailov, who had never been truly tested in his professional MMA career, faced his toughest challenge yet against Mann in the main event. Despite being dragged to the mat and pinned against the ropes, Dzhabrailov managed to turn the tide and land a devastating left hook that caught Mann flush, sending him crashing to the canvas. The victory extended Dzhabrailov's flawless record to 7-0 and marked his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage win. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Sam-A proved that age is just a number, producing a captivating second-round knockout of El Jamari in the strawweight Muay Thai co-main event. The Thai legend survived a dramatic knockdown to land a walk-off head kick that left his Moroccan opponent spark out on the canvas, earning him a $50,000 performance bonus and potentially placing him back into contention for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title.